Thermal Power Plants (MSPE)

What it is about

You learn the thermodynamic fundamentals and the key components of thermal power plants as well as their operating modes. In the end you will be able to analyze power cycles (especially Clausius–Rankine and Joule–Brayton), solve mass and enthalpy balances for pumps, compressors, turbines, boilers and condensers, and evaluate various power plant configurations.

What you will be able to do

• Understand thermodynamic principles of the main power plant cycles
• Perform calculations for pumps, compressors, turbines, boilers and condensers
• Create and solve mass and enthalpy balances
• Assess modern configurations and optimization measures (e.g., supercritical conditions, preheating, reheating)
• Compare and evaluate different power plant technologies

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of the theoretical foundations of thermal power plants and their components
• Übungen / TutoriumWork on and discussion of theoretical and numerical tasks to prepare for the exam

Teaching method

• PräsentationenIntroduction and clarification of the theory of thermal power plants
• Vorlesungsunterlagen (Skripte, Formelsammlung, Tabellen)Support for self-study and exam preparation
• Klassische Übungssitzungen mit aktiver StudierendenbeteiligungSolving practically oriented theoretical and numerical tasks under guidance